Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC tackles rare diseases
February 28 is national Rare Disease Day. The lights on Roanoke's Wells Fargo Tower will chance colors to draw attention to rare disease, while researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC chip away at answers to diseases that impact up to 30 million Americans.
Officials cut the ribbon on $90 million biomedical research institute in Roanoke
The Roanoke Valley continues to be a leader in medical research and education as Virginia Tech and Carilion officially opened the $90-million, 139,000-square-foot Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion.
Virginia Tech Carilion student stalked, chased, yelled at near Roanoke campus, authorities say
ROANOKE, Va. - A Virginia Tech Carilion student was stalked and chased by a stranger in Roanoke, authorities say. On Sept. 27, around 7:30 p.m., authorities say the student was on the Roanoke Valley Greenway when she was approached by a stranger, who chased her and attempted to grab her. She was able to outrun the man and get help, authorities say. Anyone with information is asked to call the Roanoke Police Department at 540-344-8500 or the Carilion Police Department at 540-981-7911. You can also text Roanoke police at 274637 if you begin the text with "RoanokePD" to ensure it is properly sent.